Rediscovering Myself Through iGENEA: An Illuminating Voyage through the Borden Lineage
Family name Borden
Ever wondered about your roots? I did too, and decided to undertake an iGENEA DNA test to unravel the mysteries tied to my lineage and surname - Borden. The curtain was lifted, revealing astonishing details about my ancient ancestors, reshaping my understanding of who I am and where I come from.
As many of us do, I have always been intrigued by the mysterious caves of my ancestry and pondered over the questions "Where do I come from?" and "Who were my ancestors?". Determined to find answers to these queries, I made the decision to take the iGENEA DNA test, an opportunity that allowed me to delve deeper into my lineage, specifically analyzing the historical significance attached to my surname - Borden.
The results shook my understanding of who I am and where I come from. I discovered an astounding amount of compelling facts associated with the surname Borden. The revelations not only altered my perception of my family name but more significantly, compelled me to reassess my whole sense of communal and personal identity.
iGENEA's illuminating findings traced my ancestors back to the Celtics, who were found across vast areas of Europe during the Iron Age. The Borden clan, as I learnt, had strong roots among these resilient ancient people famed for their rich cultural heritage, wars, and traditions. The indication that my ancestors could have braved wars, adapted to different civilizations, and contributed to the Celtic culture was profoundly inspiring.
The tests also highlighted the possibility of a Jewish origin through the Sephardic lineage in my DNA. The traces of Jewish genes lead to the compelling hypothesis that my ancestors were perhaps part of the Jews who had to forcibly convert to Catholicism in Spain during the Middle Ages or the Jews who had to flee from the Iberian Peninsula following the expulsion in 1492.
These revelations, both exciting and unsettling, acted like a mirror reflecting a vibrant mosaic of cultures and experiences that defined my ancestors, the Bordens, and by implication, me. It reformulated my understanding of the robust cultural mosaic that I carry in my genes, stretching my identity far beyond the borders of my immediate family and country.
My renewed perspective of the Borden surname, bolstered by the iGENEA DNA test results, helped shape my self-perception with a richer, deeper cultural and historical context. My bond with the past is stronger. I feel more grateful, more humbled, and more empowered because of the colourful blanket of history and cultural diversity that wraps around my existence.
X. Borden